Former North Quabbin Community Coalition Executive Director Rebecca Bialecki became LifePath’s Home Care Program director last Tuesday.
The Home Care Program is one of LifePath’s flagship programs — the oldest and largest of its programs serving 1,500 people last year. The program coordinates and provides home care and services to people 60 years old and older who experience challenges with activities, including bathing, dressing, shopping and housekeeping. The program is offered to people of all incomes and with all types of needs with the intention of preventing or delaying the need for nursing home care.
Bialecki received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from American International College, a master’s in social work from the University of Massachusetts and a doctorate in counseling psychology from Harvard University.
Bialecki served as executive director of the North Quabbin Community Coalition for 14 years, and under her leadership, the coalition implemented innovative solutions to strengthen individuals, families and communities, according to the agency. She was active in developing public policy and advocating for funding, as well.
When she left the coalition, she served as vice president of Community Health/chief agent of change for Heywood Healthcare, where she worked with others to complete the Community Health Needs Assessment. She also provided leadership in the development of addiction and mental health services there.
“With her significant skills and experience, she will be well-positioned to grow and strengthen the Home Care Program, which will be critical as the aging population in our area grows and more people need more and different types of in-home support in order to stay living at home and in the community,” LifePath Director of Client Services Diane Robie said.
She said Bialecki will be responsible for program development, oversight and implementation, as well as regulatory compliance. Bialecki will supervise a team of supervisors and case managers, and liaise with health and human service organizations.
“Rebecca has had a long-standing association with LifePath, having served on the board of directors for many years and partnered with LifePath to strengthen services in the North Quabbin region,” Executive Director Barbara Bodzin said. “We are thrilled to welcome her to the team.”
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